Mold Remediation Before & After Photos

There was a moldy situation in Winslow, IN, that was a bit different than the rest of the job sites we have been to before.  A preschool reached out to us in hopes of creating a safe and clean place for the children to play. There was mold on all corners and walls of the basement, mainly located on the bottom.  It is beneficial to remove the mold before any health problems occur.  When mold spores find the right combination of temperature, food source, and moisture - they grow. Some mold spores produce a chemical byproduct called mycotoxins, which can affect our respiratory systems and can make us sick. If mycotoxins are produced, they can sometimes be detected by their musty signature smell.  The airflow of the basement would need to be dry for mold spores to vanish. 

All mold in the basement was scrubbed and sprayed away through mold remediation. To protect the walls and brighten the basement, BrightWall paneling was installed on all walls of the basement. Brightwall gives it that clean, semi-finished touch. The TripleSafe sump pump was put in to pump out any water that enters the basement, along with a Waterguard system to direct water to the sump pump.  A big dehumidifier, called the SaniDry Sedona, was plugged in to create a continuous airflow throughout the basement. The homeowner was relieved to know that their preschool would be safe for future days and mold-free!

A homeowner had someone inspect their crawl space located in Evansville, IN, and had the air quality tested. When the air quality resulted lower than expected, the homeowners were encouraged to reach out to us regarding mold remediation. There was visible mold throughout the wooden beams of the crawl space. Mold is a fungus that eats organic matter. It likes temperatures between 32 and 100 degrees F and relative humidity between 70% and 99%. Mold is typically found in places that are damp or humid for an extended amount of time, just like the crawl space!

Only through proper mold remediation will banish mold for good. Replacing wooden beams that were affected by mold may help the appearance of a space, but the problem will occur again if the root of the cause is not dealt with. Installing a SaniDry Sedona will create a dry airflow throughout the crawl space, preventing mold from growing. Any openings of the crawl are closed tightly. All wooden beams are treated for mold and visible mold is scrubbed off. Treating and preventing mold ensures that the homeowner and their home will be safe.

In Vincennes, IN, a homeowner's basement had water leaking into the basement, and was humid. When moisture and humidity are mixed, mold can form. Mold needs four things to grow such as spores seeds of mold), food (organic material, water, or high humidity), and temperatures between 32 degrees and 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Preventing mold involves controlling molds' signature element to survival - water. There are two forms of water that mold can access to survive, such as visible water and relative humidity. The homeowner was ready to transform their space into a livable one!

There are two ways to reduce the relative humidity such as heating the air or taking water out of it (dehumidifying). The basement needed a dehumidifier such as the SaniDry Sedona that would create a constant dry airflow throughout the space. CleanSpace is sealed along the walls to protect against water vapor. When water does come through the walls, it will be directed to the flow and into the WaterGuard system. The WaterGuard system collects water from the walls and will bring it to the sump pump. TripeSafe sump pump was the best option for this home. The transformation was outstanding and the homeowner thought so too. 

In Madisonville, KY, a homeowner was referred by their doctor to contact Healthy Spaces, with concerns about mold in their crawlspace. The crawl space had active mold spores on the crawl space ceiling. Mold thrives in environments where temperatures are between 32 and 100 degrees with 70% and 99% relative humidity. Mycotoxins are what some species of mold used to compete for space with other species to wage chemical warfare on other molds. The moisture had affected the ceiling which caused the floor from above to sink in a bit. It was urgent to perform mold remediation and fix the foundation for the homeowner so that their health and safety are not at risk. 

CleanSpace was fastened to the upper parts of the walls and floor. It has an antimicrobial additive manufactured into the material, which prevents mold growth on the liner. Mold remediation was performed beforehand. Next, the floor above needed to be repaired by adding SmartJacks. SmartJacks are steel support systems used to permanently stabilize and level girders and floor joists in a crawl space.